If you already feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your home, you might not be thrilled about adding more to it this holiday season. While we are definitely adding a few toys that are kids have on their wishlists (check out our Holiday Toy Gift Guide!) we are also adding experiences to our shopping list this year. Below, we’re sharing 10 fun ideas that will bring your family closer together, and gather memories, not dust.
Family Staycation
Whether you have a local hotel with a simple indoor pool (perfect for those dead of winter weekends) or you happen to have a Great Wolf Lodge or Legoland near you, a mini family getaway can bring you closer and be as much fun as a full-fledged vacay.
Tickets to a Show, Game or Concert
Cheering on your favorite professional or college sports team, singing along to the singer they love or watching a show that appeals to everyone is something they won’t forget. Perfect for all ages but especially useful if your tween/teen isn’t super into the idea of spending time as a family—or has a wishlist filled with Sephora….
Bowling Day
The nostalgia of bowling as a family and then hitting the arcade or food court can’t be beat. Some of our go-tos around the country that have gift certificate online are Bowlero, Pinstripes, AMF and RPM.
Museum Membership
If your family is into art, science, history or nature, there is probably a museum in your area that you’ll love exploring together. Or, consider getting a membership with the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association—you’ll get reciprocal memberships from your home museum at over 1,000 institutions nationwide.
Movie Night
Stop by your local theater or order a gift certificate online from a bigger chain like AMC offer, good for a movie and food. Wrap up a gift cert and then let her child choose the day you redeem it.
Family Dinner
Pick up a gift certificate at each of your kids’ favorite restaurants. They’ll love being able to “take the family out”. There are several online gift cards with a selection of restaurants to choose from like this one, too.
Skydiving Adventure
Check out iFLY for an unforgettable experience for the whole family at one of their indoor skydiving facilities across the country.
